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State Rep. John Nygren Resigns
Surprise decision by Finance Committee member from Marinette known for his work on opioid crisis.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
New Lawsuit Challenges Election Drop Boxes, Wants Election Thrown Out
It's the second suit challenging the election. A third could be coming.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Your Guide to Down Ballot Races
Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Candidate List and Election Guide
Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows
Council wants still more changes, but can only request Fire & Police Commission to enact them.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
What It’s Like to Be Transgender
You live every day knowing that being different could mean harassment, abuse, even death.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Jessica Katzenmeyer
Black Lives Collateral Damage in Pandemic
The rush to reopen state is most threatening to the black community.
May 18th, 2020 by Malik Pitchford
Senator Jennifer Schilling Calls It Quits
Resigning Friday to take an unidentified job that would create a conflict of interest.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Challenger to Robin Vos Drops Out
Vos gets dog feces in the mail, and Democrat Robert Prailes suffers "ugly" personal attacks.
May 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ballots Won’t Have Duplicate Gerrymandering Questions
City rescinds its referendum question after Milwaukee County passed a similar measure.
Feb 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Must Act on Human Trafficking
Safe Harbor legislation has been introduced repeatedly in the past several sessions, without passage.
Jan 19th, 2020 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Why I’m Supporting Elizabeth Warren
The right policies. And willing to fight for them.
Dec 12th, 2019 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
City Voters Will Get Gerrymandering Referendum
Common Council adds question on nonpartisan legislative districts to the April ballot.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Anderson Votes Against His Own Accommodation. Why?
Republicans pass controversial rule changes, and accommodation for quadriplegic lawmaker, on party line votes.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor
"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Newest Power Family
That would be developer Kalan Hayward, Sr. and young legislator Kalan Hayward II.
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Lawmakers Legalize Scooters
City poised to update its regulations in response, clearing way for Bird to return.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Candidates Seek Aldermanic Job
With Ald. Witkowski resigning, special election has been called, with primary on July 16th.
May 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board
Powerful Fire & Police Commission needs new director and two new board members.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Register of Deeds John La Fave Retires
Announcement comes two months after FBI raid of his office.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Chase Ave. Was First Road to Chicago
It honors doctor, brickmaker, glass manufacturer, legislator and school commissioner Enoch Chase.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
LGBTQ Leaders Demand Transgender Rights
Protest at City Hall opposes Trump Administration's attempt to "erase" transgender people.
Oct 27th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Tommy Could Help Create Prison Reform
Thompson, former Republican governor, regrets increase in incarceration, could team with Democratic reformers.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Guide to Republican Candidates
Republican U.S. Senate duel leads the way on Tuesday's ballot.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
2018 PrideFest
Our photos capture the love and color of the 31st annual PrideFest.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Legislature Partially Restores Historic Preservation Program
Has state finally decided on new rules for program or will they continue to make changes?
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Evan Goyke
"I would love to see better access to rail, buses, biking, walking/running, etc."
Nov 27th, 2017 by Newaukee
Right Wing Seeks to End Democracy?
Their support for Wisconsin gerrymander part of a disturbing international trend.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
The Many Broken Promises of Foxconn
Why give away billions to a company that can’t be trusted?
Aug 20th, 2017 by State Rep. David Bowen
Where Will Foxconn Find Workers?
State’s working age population in decline. Will Foxconn pay enough so workers move here?
Aug 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Transportation Inaction Hurts State
By 2019 debt payments will have increased by 110%.
Apr 29th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
”CPA Caucus” Seeks Major Tax Changes
Four Republican lawmakers would simplify taxes and end some sales tax exemptions.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Property Taxpayers Pay for Walker School Cuts
Voters in 127 school districts approved referendums to raise property taxes to help offset state funding cuts.
Jun 1st, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
The Comeback That Never Came
Fact checking Gov. Walker’s claims of economic recovery show a state being left behind.
May 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Little Help for College Students in Debt
Legislature’s small changes dwarfed by cutbacks in UW funding.
Apr 1st, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Republicans Punt On State’s Major Issues
End session with no action on jobs, to lower student debt, fix roads, help public schools.
Feb 26th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
The Walker Agenda Is Failing
The result is rising job layoffs, a shrinking middle class, and nation's third-worst roads.
Jan 27th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Can New Approach End Gerrymandering?
“Efficiency model” goes before courts. It has a chance.
Jan 6th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Roggensack Weakens Judicial Watchdog?
Chief justice appoints GOP operative sanctioned by federal court to Judicial Commission.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Photo ID for Food Stamps Will Fail
By law, merchants can't check cards and new system costly for taxpayers.
Nov 27th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Legislature Must Act to Help Veterans
Because of long wait times for veterans, their mental health care needs are not met.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jon Erpenbach and Gordon Hintz
A New Model for Growing Jobs in Wisconsin
Plan would eliminate WEDC and consolidate economic development programs back into a state agency.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Peter Barca and Julie Lassa
Taxi Parking to Urban Living
Deregulating taxicabs will pour at least $172,000 into government coffers annually.
Sep 11th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
TIF Districts Are Overused, Abused
Legislation requiring “best practices” in their use is needed.
Aug 31st, 2015 by State Sen. Duey Stroebel
Bucks Arena Winners and Losers
We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.
Jul 17th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker Is Radical Even Among Republicans
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca calls Walker a "petri dish" for extremism.
Jul 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Make Your Voice Heard on Bucks Arena
Our simple, easy-to-use contact form lets you reach officials in Madison on the arena deal and frankly communicate your views.
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Workers Comp Reform Could Help Business, Unions
It could also help the state budget. So why haven't Republicans embraced the idea?
May 5th, 2015 by John Torinus
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Bucks Arena Tough Sell for Outstate Legislators
Poll shows state residents outside metro Milwaukee and Madison oppose subsidy by 86% to 10%.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
E-Cigarettes Lights Up Capitol Fight
Should they be taxed like cigarettes, banned from restaurants/bars or protected from local regulations?
Mar 30th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Do Voters Support Republican Policies?
On some bills, yes. On others, no.
Mar 26th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Capitol Clout Shifts to Republican Lawmakers
Given a governor distracted by his run for president, legislators are taking control of budget process.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Controversy Over Assembly Members Per Diems
Is the 56% increase in legislators' daily expenses "outrageous" or overdue?
Jan 28th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
The Long Arms of Scott Jensen
Former Assembly Speaker, now a school choice lobbyist, targeted six Democrats with negative ads that never mentioned the issue.
Dec 3rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
School Choice Group Attacked Democrats
The group spent $850,000. Democratic Rep. Wright blames their late, “false” ads for her loss.
Dec 1st, 2014 by Steven Walters
About That $2.2 Billion State Deficit
Walker and Republicans face big shortfalls in health care, roads and schools funding. What will they do?
Nov 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Jonathan Brostoff
"Without a doubt, some big investors are betting on Milwaukee’s future..."
Nov 10th, 2014 by Newaukee
The Republican Revolution Part II
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has a really big agenda for Wisconsin. It reads like a papal encyclical.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Redistricting Success Story?
Rep. Amy Loudenbeck’s margin of victory was almost exactly what strategists redrawing the boundaries predicted.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Abele Goes O-fer On Election Night
Sheriff Clarke wins democratic primary. Plus: The rest of election night's winners and losers.
Aug 13th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Pick Tuesday’s Primary Winners
Burke v. Hulsey won't be close. But the 19th Assembly District Democratic primary looks to be very competitive, who will win it?
Aug 11th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Candidate Questionnaires Tie Legislators’ Hands
Interest groups demand them. Politicians hate them. The result is less compromise on issues.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Sheer Ambition of Marina Dimitrijevic
She’s running for assembly but wanted to continue as county supervisor and collect two full-time salaries.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Wide-Open Battle for 19th Assembly District
Four talented candidates battling for open district which runs from Bay View to East Side.
Jul 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
How Republicans Cause Voter Fraud
False claims of rampant voter fraud by GOP and talk radio prompt their followers to vote illegally.
Jul 1st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Changing Legislature
Study finds turnover of lawmakers has increased but challenges in party primaries have greatly declined.
Jun 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Few Competitive Legislative Races
Redistricting has reduced the number of competitive districts for fall elections.
Jun 9th, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Inside Story on ALEC
Rep. Chris Taylor attends conference to detail the agenda and techniques of the corporate-funded group.
Jun 5th, 2014 by Chris Taylor
Gun Bills Fail, Shots Fly
Chief Flynn implores legislature to pass bill targeting illegal gun possession. Will Republicans respond?
Jun 4th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Even GOP Speaker Gets Attacked From Right
Robin Vos challenged by conservative who says he’s soft on secession. Seriously.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Republicans Should Retain Legislature This Fall
Democrats hope to retake Senate but their chances don't look good.
Apr 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Why Moderates Are Extinct
The retirement of Petri, Ellis and Cullen suggests neither party has room for moderates.
Apr 17th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Governor Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Bill to protect bikers and pedestrians and a separate bill allowing biking on state trails after 11 p.m. were both passed by legislature.
Apr 11th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Nine Bills That Got Killed
Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Steven Walters
Legislature is One Big High School
Once you understand that, you realize why Republicans tolerated Assembly Majority Leader Bill Kramer.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Will Grothman Kill Mental Health Reform Bill?
Bill has overwhelming bipartisan support but Sen. Grothman runs committee that can stall it.
Feb 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Why Switch to Nonpartisan Redistricting?
Packed meeting at state Capitol hears experts testify on Iowa's system and why it's fairer and cheaper for taxpayers.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Marquette Likely to Get Its Own Police Force
Bill would give MU police the power to arrest on and off campus, and pursue criminals anywhere in the state.
Feb 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Republicans Push for “Supermajority” on Tax Hikes
Constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority could radically change state government.
Feb 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Her Third Drunk Driving Kills Elderly Biker
The plague of drunk driving threatens all of us, but legislators won't toughen the laws.
Jan 31st, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
We Don’t Want Your Stinking Drones
A (gasp) bipartisan bill to protect privacy from drones raises interesting issues.
Jan 29th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Rural Schools Want More Funding
Will this cut funding for urban schools like Milwaukee?
Jan 27th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Happy Days Are Here Again
Gov. Walker’s State-of-the-State speech will be singing a very positive song.
Jan 20th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Is Zamarripa’s Democratic Challenger Really Republican?
He's just 18, but candidate Vincent Synowicz is already mastering the slick verbal skills of a veteran politician.
Jan 16th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Drunk Driving Becomes Campaign Issue
Issue of whether to make first-time OWI a crime is hot issue in attorney general race.
Jan 13th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Walker Says Campaign Cash Corrupts
At least if it comes from unions. As to other reforms in campaign finance, he's elusive.
Dec 31st, 2013 by Bill Lueders
How to Improve Inner City Housing
A state legislator suggests city/state cooperation could address the problem of foreclosed homes.
Dec 20th, 2013 by Evan Goyke
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Measure Limits Recalls But Allows Unlimited Fundraising
Republican proposal would provide great protection to incumbent politicians.
Dec 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
The Legislature’s Unfinished Business
Bills still waiting deal with background checks for gun sales, campaign finance, drone attacks, and woodchuck hunting.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Finally, Something the Parties Agree On
Republican and Democratic legislators both support tax credits to rehab old buildings, but cost could be high.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Hispanics Could Be Critical in Governor’s Race
And Walker is reaching out to them.
Nov 25th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Marina Will Battle Geenan for Assembly Seat
Dimitrijevic and Geenan are already competing for labor support.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Citizens Demand Action on Redistricting
Emails from the public to Republican legislators overwhelmingly support reform, but GOP won't budge.
Nov 19th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
What the Senate and Assembly Will Be Fighting Over
The Assembly’s Robin Vos and Senate’s Scott Fitzgerald have different priorities for legislation.
Nov 18th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Larson Aide May Run for Richards Seat
Plus: problems for the Bucks' Larry Sanders and redevelopment at Reed Street Yards.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Michael Horne
New Bill Would Make Asbestos Suits More Difficult
GOP legislators say law needed to protect builders, manufacturers from "double dipper" plaintiffs.
Nov 6th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
